* Made of: Used when the original material is still recognizable in the final product.
* Example: The table is made of wood. (You can still see and identify the wood.)
* Made from: Used when the original material has undergone a significant transformation, and its original form is no longer recognizable.
* Example: Bread is made from flour. (You can't see the flour in its original state within the bread.)
Here are some examples:
* Made of:
* The shirt is made of cotton.
* The statue is made of marble.
* The house is made of bricks.
* Made from:
* Wine is made from grapes.
* Paper is made from trees.
* Plastic is made from oil.
In doubt? If you're unsure, it's usually safe to use "made of." It's more common and less likely to be considered incorrect.